China’s Strategy toward South and Central Asia: An Empty Fortress. Scobell, Andrew., Ratner, Ely.,...
China’s economic and diplomatic clout has been increasing in the Central and South Asian region, particularly since 2011. However, at present, its influence remains...
India’s Development of Sea-based Nuclear Capabilities: Implications for Pakistan
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India is rapidly building up its navy in order to develop blue-water capabilities and increase its prowess in the Indian Ocean and beyond, which...
Issue Brief on “Prospects of Nuclear Energy in the Middle East: Current Status and...
Despite dangers associated with the dual-use nature of nuclear technology, its application for peaceful energy purposes is considered as one of the cleanest and...
Issue Brief on “Analyzing the Indo-Iran Chabahar Agreement”
“Towards prosperity through greater connectivity”, was the slogan under which Iran and India signed the interim agreement for handing over the operational control of...
Changing Geopolitical Dynamics in Central Asia: Causes and Effects
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This study attempts to identify geopolitical competition and capacities of the US, Russia and China in Central Asia. The aim of this research is...
Emerging Paradigm of the Indian Ocean: Arihant’s Prowl and its Regional Implications
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The Indian Ocean has traditionally been less contentious with respect to nuclear issues but recent fielding of the nuclear submarine by India has introduced...
Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons Programme: Criticism, Propaganda and Response
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As a result of constant improvement in its nuclear credentials, Pakistan has emerged as a responsible nuclear weapons state. Pakistan has been pursuing a...
Issue Brief on “A Thaw in North Korea and South Korea Relations”
The year 2017 was a busy one for North Korea. It conducted a nuclear test and several ballistic missile tests which it claimed could...
Comment- CPEC Relevance to Central Asia
CPEC is a grand leap forward by Pakistan’s trusted friend, China, to transform the economy of Pakistan. The package of US$ 46 billion has...
Issue Brief on “Rationale for Strategic Stability in South Asia”
Possession of nuclear weapons and the dangers associated with its intended, unauthorised or accidental use are itself enough to provide a rationale to establish...
